1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260. 1979 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Mark IV | 260 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2660 mm |
